Benzema to Saudi Arabia: Transfer News & Updates

The trend is confirmed. After refusing to play the last match with Al-Ittihad, due to a contractual disagreement, Karim Benzema is preparing to change clubs five months before the end of his contract. According to our information which confirms that of the Team, the French striker is in advanced contacts to engage with the rival Al-Hilal who is agitating the end of the transfer window.

The 2022 Ballon d’Or would not have appreciated at all the latest extension offer sent by Al-Ittihad which he would judge as a lack of respect. He therefore made the decision to change scenery this winter. At 38 years old, Benzema is still in good form having scored 16 goals in 21 matches this season in all competitions.

Meïté signed, Bouabré could follow

This is not Al-Hilal’s only movement at the end of the transfer window. As announced, young French striker Kader Meïté signed his contract this Sunday, February 1 in Saudi Arabia. He leaves Stade Rennais for 30 million euros, plus 3 bonuses and 10% on resale.

Still according to our information, international Espoirs Saïmon Bouabré (19 years old) could also join Al-Hilal from Neom. Discussions are underway with the former AS Monaco player.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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